Maison Cassagne and Vitailles, “Combarels. …A la Lumière” – 2020, Terrasses du Larzac

Maison Cassagne and Vitailles, “Combarels. …A la Lumière” – 2020, Terrasses du Larzac

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is aromatic, of medium intensity (+). Many floral notes in the bouquet: there are notes of fresh and dried roses, lilies, and cherry blossom, as well as subtle spices (white pepper, liquorice, cumin, fresh nutmeg) and a very slight saline hint and minerality. The fruits on…

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Maison Cassagne and Vitailles, “Combarels. De l’Ombre” – 2020, Terrasses du Larzac

Maison Cassagne and Vitailles, “Combarels. De l’Ombre” – 2020, Terrasses du Larzac

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is aromatic and expressive, very fresh, with a beautiful fruity bouquet. It reveals notes of small juicy red fruits (cranberries, red cherry, lingonberry), tangy black fruits (blackberry, Morello cherry, cassis), a refined and complex spiciness of peppery notes completed by delicate hints of liquorice, cinnamon, cloves…

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Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Clas Mani” – 2018, Terrasses du Larzac

Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Clas Mani” – 2018, Terrasses du Larzac

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is expressive and aromatic. It reveals notes of dried aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, laurel), dried rose and fresh flowers (lily, cherry blossom, peony), ripe red and black fruits (red cherry, Morello cherry, currant, blackberry, black plum). On the palate, the wine has firm, slightly…

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Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Les Chausmes” – 2010, Montpeyroux-Languedoc

Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Les Chausmes” – 2010, Montpeyroux-Languedoc

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is aromatic (medium (+) intensity) and varied. We first find spicy notes, chocolate, and bitter cocoa, with very subtle hints of minerality (wet stone) and undergrowth. Then, the notes of caramel, vanilla, coffee, and roasting appear, with rich and ripe notes of morello cherry,…

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Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Les Chausmes” – 2020, Montpeyroux-Languedoc

Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Les Chausmes” – 2020, Montpeyroux-Languedoc

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is aromatic (medium (+) intensity) and complex. It reveals spicy and warm notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, sweet spices (cinnamon, liquorice, nutmeg, a slight touch of vanilla) as well as flowers (lavender, lily, lotus). The notes of red fruits complete the sophisticated bouquet of…

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Mas Bruguiere, La Grenadière – 2020, Pic Saint-Loup

Mas Bruguiere, La Grenadière – 2020, Pic Saint-Loup

The wine has a deep ruby color with purple reflections. The nose opens with pronounced aromas of cherry in chocolate, prunes in chocolate, and cocoa. There are also juicy red fruits (morello cherry, red cherry, crushed strawberry, raspberry), a hint of liquorice, white pepper, garrigue, and a very slight saline hint. On the palate, the…

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Château de Lascaux – 2020, Carra, Pic Saint-Loup

Château de Lascaux – 2020, Carra, Pic Saint-Loup

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with purple reflections. The nose opens with notes of ripe red and black fruits (wild blackberry, tangy red cherry, black cherry, crème de cassis, blueberry). Then the nose expresses slightly peppery, floral (violet), dried herb (thyme, rosemary, oregano), smoky, and tobacco notes, with fine touches of…

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Domaine d’Aigues Belles, L’Epique, Pic Saint Loup 2020

Domaine d’Aigues Belles, L’Epique, Pic Saint Loup 2020

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with purple reflections. The nose has a medium (+) intensity, nice notes of juicy, fresh, and jammy red berries (red cherry, red currant coulis, raspberry jam, fresh raspberry, strawberry), mint, liquorice, as well as slight peppery (Sichuan pepper, white pepper) and toast (roasted coffee, grilled almond,…

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Château Pech Redon, L’Epervier – 2019, La Clape

Château Pech Redon, L’Epervier – 2019, La Clape

The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is expressive, with pronounced notes of juicy red cherry, raspberry coulis, and crushed strawberry, complemented by menthol (licorice, eucalyptus, peppermint) and slightly animal touches. On the palate, the flavors are pronounced and express fresh red fruits (tart red cherry, cranberries, raspberry) and a slight touch of…

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Château Rouquette sur Mer – 2020, L’Esprit Terroir, La Clape

Château Rouquette sur Mer – 2020, L’Esprit Terroir, La Clape

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose has expressive aromas of small red fruits (tangy red cherry, red currant, raspberry, cranberries) with a hint of salinity. There are also very slight toasted and smoky notes, with subtle hints of spices (white pepper, liquorice, nutmeg) and garrigue. On the palate, the attack…

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